Eberechi Eze prepared to take penalties for England despite Champions League miss
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Eberechi Eze remains confident in his penalty-taking ability ahead of the World Cup. After missing a key penalty during Arsenal's shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final last month, Eze affirmed he would step up again if needed. He expressed determination to not let the miss affect his confidence, highlighting his experience and growth from the event. Eze also reflected positively on his season, noting how winning a title has strengthened his resolve going into the tournament.
- •Eze missed a penalty in the Champions League final against PSG.
- •He pledges to take a penalty for England if called upon.
- •Eze dismissed altering his technique after the miss.
- •He described the Champions League final experience as part of his growth.
- •Eze's confidence reflects a strong season with Arsenal.
- 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eberechi Eze prepared to step up in penalty shootout despite missed chance in Champions League final
"Eze dismisses idea of changing spot-kick technique ‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’ Eberechi Eze says he will not let his missed penalty in the Champions League final stop him from stepping up in a shootout for England in the World Cup. The attacking midfielder sent his kick wide when Arsenal lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest last month but he is determined not to let the disappointment define him and is confident in his technique. Eze, who also had softly struck penalties saved for Crystal Palace in games against Liverpool and Newcastle last year, dismissed the idea that it is time to move away from his stuttered runup to the ball. Continue reading...
"The 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty shootout during the World Cup
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 6:00 PM‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss
Eze dismisses idea of changing spot-kick technique ‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’ Eberechi Eze says he will not let his missed penalty in the Champions League final stop him from stepping up in a shootout for England in the World Cup. The attacking midfielder sent his kick wide when Arsenal lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest last month but he is determined not to let the disappointment define him and is confident in his technique. Eze, who also had softly struck penalties saved for Crystal Palace in games against Liverpool and Newcastle last year, dismissed the idea that it is time to move away from his stuttered runup to the ball. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:00 PMEberechi Eze prepared to step up in penalty shootout despite missed chance in Champions League final
The 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty shootout during the World Cup
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